The Chil Sung Hyungs were created by Hwang Kee and are the result of his interpretation of an ancient text on Korean Martial Arts. This book was written during the "Three Kingdoms" period in Korea, in particular, the new nation Koryo, from which the modern name Korea has been derived.
In the subsequent Yi dynasty, King Jung-Jo ordered Duk-Moo-Yi to write a book of martial arts techniques. This book is known as the "Moo-Ye-Do-Bo-Tong-Ji". Gradually, with the influence of Confucianism the practise of martial arts in Korea declined. The impact of this development was increased when the Japanese invaded Korea in 1910 and banned the practise of all martial arts.).
One can also see the influence of Hwang Kee's training in Yang Style Tai Chi in these hyungs.
The name Chil Sung Hyung translates into Seven Star Path. Hwang Kee was said to have been inspired by the constallation for the Little Dipper, which has seven stars, and terminates with Polaris. This series of seven hyung is designed to be an individuals path toward balancing Weh Gung (physical) and Neh Gung (spiritual). This balancing concept is known as Chun Gul Ryu, which translates into Middle School.
Students of these hyungs begin their practice of Chun Gul Ryu by making a distinct separation between the slow and the fast portions of these hyungs.
Chil Sung Hyungs are taught at every level in the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. The second one is taught before the first one because of the ease of its technique. However, the subtlety in that form requires years to perfect. Only the highest level practioners learn the seventh Chil Sung, so only a handful of people have "completed" the entire path.
I have learned the first four hyung on this path. I learned these forms from my teacher when we were a part of the USSBDMDK federation and they were required material. Now that we are no longer members of the federation, these forms are no longer required in our dojang.
The first four Chil Sung Hyungs are presented below. All mistakes in their performance are entirely mine.
Chil Sung Ill Lo
Chil Sung Ee Lo
Chil Sung Sam Lo
Chil Sung Sa Lo
Enjoy! Hwang Kee was a very creative man and brilliant martial artist. These forms represent part of what makes the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan unique!
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In the subsequent Yi dynasty, King Jung-Jo ordered Duk-Moo-Yi to write a book of martial arts techniques. This book is known as the "Moo-Ye-Do-Bo-Tong-Ji". Gradually, with the influence of Confucianism the practise of martial arts in Korea declined. The impact of this development was increased when the Japanese invaded Korea in 1910 and banned the practise of all martial arts.).
One can also see the influence of Hwang Kee's training in Yang Style Tai Chi in these hyungs.
The name Chil Sung Hyung translates into Seven Star Path. Hwang Kee was said to have been inspired by the constallation for the Little Dipper, which has seven stars, and terminates with Polaris. This series of seven hyung is designed to be an individuals path toward balancing Weh Gung (physical) and Neh Gung (spiritual). This balancing concept is known as Chun Gul Ryu, which translates into Middle School.
Students of these hyungs begin their practice of Chun Gul Ryu by making a distinct separation between the slow and the fast portions of these hyungs.
Chil Sung Hyungs are taught at every level in the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. The second one is taught before the first one because of the ease of its technique. However, the subtlety in that form requires years to perfect. Only the highest level practioners learn the seventh Chil Sung, so only a handful of people have "completed" the entire path.
I have learned the first four hyung on this path. I learned these forms from my teacher when we were a part of the USSBDMDK federation and they were required material. Now that we are no longer members of the federation, these forms are no longer required in our dojang.
The first four Chil Sung Hyungs are presented below. All mistakes in their performance are entirely mine.
Chil Sung Ill Lo
Chil Sung Ee Lo
Chil Sung Sam Lo
Chil Sung Sa Lo
Enjoy! Hwang Kee was a very creative man and brilliant martial artist. These forms represent part of what makes the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan unique!
upnorthkyosa